There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
8h 39m$38–54Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 53m$44–193Drive 448.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Kempsey (Region)car 448.3 km
5h 14m$81–117Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
- Take the bus from Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St to Mungay Creek Rd Before Dennis Rdbus
6h 29m$189–341Bus via Belgrave St At John St
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
10h 10m$68–113Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
7h 50m$234–563
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Kempsey (Region). However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Mungay Creek Rd Before Dennis Rd via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Kempsey (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Sydney and Kempsey (Region) is 477 km. The road distance is 448.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region), including transfers.
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kempsey (Region), NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 7h 10m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–90
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–80
- First Class
- $75–110
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St to Mungay Creek Rd Before Dennis Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is 448 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Sydney to Kempsey (Region).
There are 173+ hotels available in Kempsey (Region).









